"Go Green" with the Chamber Newsletter
The monthly newsletter and inserts will be available in a PDF file starting in October 2008. To receive the monthly newsletter via email, please email Raechelle@cdachamber.com
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www.CdaChamber.com
Chamber members are encouraged to post their employment opportunities on the Chamber website at no charge.
Email a job description and application instructions to Raechelle@cdachamber.com
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Monday
September 15th
Tuesday
September 16th
- Fall Membership Drive
- 8:00 a.m.
DTA - Exec. Committee
Chamber Merritt Room
Wednesday
September 17th
- Fall Membership Drive
8:00 a.m.
DTA - Design
Chamber Merritt Room
Thursday
September 18th
- Fall Membership Drive
- 7:30 a.m.
Finance/Exec. Committee
Chamber Merritt Room
Friday
September 19th
- Fall Membership Drive
- 7:30 a.m.
Business Development
Chamber Coeur Room - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
International Classic and Antique Boat Show
Boardwalk Marina
Saturday
September 20th
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
International Classic and Antique Boat Show
Boardwalk Marina
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The
following members renewed their membership with the Chamber this past
week. Thank you for your continuing support. Remember to patronize your
fellow Chamber members.
50+ Years
Coeur d'Alene Insurance
Schedler Mack Insurance Agency
26 - 50 Years
Coeur d'Alene School District
Coeur d'Alene Svc. Station Equip.
R.C. Worst & Co., Inc.
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
Yates Funeral Home
16 - 25 Years
EXCEL Foundation, Inc.
Pennaluna & Co.
ServiceMaster
Specialty Tree Services, Inc.
6 - 15 Years
Beehive Homes of North Idaho
Brix Restaurant & Bar
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway
Capones Sports Pub & Grill
Cheri C. Bloom, D.D.S.
Columbia Valuation Group/ Real Estate Appraiser
Coronado Classics
Crystal Gold Mine
Hallmark Homes
Horizon Credit Union
Lake City Junior Academy
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Ponderosa Springs Golf Course
Steel Structures America, Inc.
Sylvan House-Assisted Living
Trendwest Resorts Inc. (Wyndham)
1 - 5 Years
ACI Northwest Inc.
Arthur B. Macomber
Big Cheese Pizza/Todd Tondee
Building Maintenance Supply/NW Mine Supply
Carpet Warehouse/Color Tile
Central Processing Company, L.L.C.
Coeur d'Alene Jr. Tackle Football Association LLC
Dr. Jim Park & Associates
Forest Steel Inc.
Fox Trailers, Inc.
Harmony House Assisted Living
Ida-Home Bed & Breakfast
Idaho National Laboratory
Inland Waterproofing Service LLC
Jeda Media Group
John Marcheso & Associates, Inc.
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene
Lake City Rental
Maggie's Place
NightHawk Radiology Services
PostNet
Prairie Falls Golf Course
Range
Ruby Frog Entertainment
Runway
Salty Design Foundry
Security Solutions by Lee Lorenz
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Story Book Bridal Boutique
Tom Cronin
TruGreen Chem Lawn
U.S. Bank Service Center
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Jonathan Coe
President and General Manager
415-0104
Dani Zibell-Wolfe
Vice President for Tourism
415-0114
Toni Sayler
Programs Manager
415-0112
Ginger Dalvini
Manager of Operations & Finances
415-0108
Brenda Young
Events Manager
415-0110
Marilee Wallace
Sales and Marketing Director
415-0111
Raechelle Clark
Communications Director
Arts and Culture Alliance Manager
415-0115
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Assistant
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Judy Padilla
Visitor Center Manager
292-1633 Vanita Ruen
Visitor Center Assistant
292-1626
Diane Higdem
Huetter Visitor Information Assistant
769-1537
Terry Cooper
Downtown Association Manager
667-5986
Gay Glasson
Administrative Assistant Tourism
Downtown Assistant
415-0116
Charlie Miller
Centennial Trail Manager
292-1634
Michelle Haustein, contracted
Ironman Volunteer Director
CDA Triathlon Volunteer Coordinator
415-0106
Mac Cavasar, contracted
CDA Triathlon Race Director
755-0833 | |
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International Classic and Antique Boat Show
SPONSORED BY NORTHWEST DODGE DEALERS
Coeur d'Alene is proud to be the host city for this year's Antique and Classic Boat Society's Annual International Boat Show. The event is being held on September 19th and 20th at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Marina. Antique and Classic boats will line the Boardwalk for the public to enjoy. Please note that this event replaces the Wooden Boat show that is traditionally held in August. Mark your calendars for this unique event!
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Fall Membership Drive This Week
This week, dozens of volunteers will be helping to recruit members to the Chamber during the Annual Fall Membership Drive. Committee volunteers will be calling businesses in the area and encouraging them to join the Chamber and take advantage of everything it has to offer. If you know of a company who would benefit from a Chamber membership, please contact us and let us make the connection. Call Marilee at 415-0111 for more information.
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Citizen of the Year Nominations
We are now accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. The award will be voted on by the Executive Committee after considering all nominations that are received. The purpose of the Citizen of the Year Award is to recognize and show appreciation for the volunteer efforts of a community member who has exhibited generosity and service beyond the call of duty through their own actions on behalf of the community. The award honors members for their altruistic philosophy and compassionate service for the benefit of others. The submission is to be made to the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, 105 N. First St., Ste. 100, Coeur d'Alene ID 83814 or email brenda@cdachamber.com with no more than two attachments, no later than October 3rd, 2008. For additional information, please contact Brenda at 415-0110.
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New Educator's Reception
The Education Committee will be hosting it's annual New Educator's Reception, sponsored by Numerica Credit Union, on September 24th at the Chamber building. Invitations will be sent to new educators from School District 271, North Idaho College, LCSC-Cd'A and UI-Cd'A. The event welcomes new educators and gives them a chance to meet others in the educational system. Donations are being accepted for welcome bags and door prizes. If you are interested in donating an item for this event, contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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September Bus iness After Hours
Don't miss this popular networking event with your fellow Chamber Members! On Thursday, September 25th from 5:00pm - 6:30 p.m. join us at Northwest Office Technologies, located at 6280 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls. Come and enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres while networking with other active business members in the community.
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October Upbeat Breakfast - FIRST TUESDAY
Join us on Tuesday, October 7th for Upbeat Breakfast, presented by the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance and sponsored by The Art Spirit Gallery. The featured speaker will be Charlie Schmidt, a wildly exciting artist with a background in virtually every form art. He will be speaking on the importance of art for our local community and the impact it can have. Please join us for this celebration of arts! For more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Celebrate the Arts in October
The arts & culture scene is coming on strong in Coeur d'Alene and we'll be celebrating the 6th annual Art from the Heart event from October 2nd - 11th. The purpose of this event is to give community members a taste of the arts in our area and to give art organizations a chance to demonstrate their talents. Events include music, lectures, art displays, theater and opera performances, art events for kids and an architecture walk. For a full schedule of events and information on how you can be a part of this event, please visit www.ArtsInCda.org or contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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Annual Banquet Changes to Luncheon
Sponsored By:
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber Board has decided to change the Annual Banquet to the Annual Luncheon program for our members, sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The program's featured speaker will be Scott Morris, CEO of Avista Corporation. The luncheon will also hold the drawing for the 1966 Mustang raffle car. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person and company tables can be reserved for $300 for a table of eight. Thank you to our other event sponsors, Verizon, The Coeur d'Alene Casino and Time Warner Cable. For more information, contact Brenda at 415-0110.
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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Business Tech Tour Slated for October 3rd
The Chamber's Business Development Committee's Annual Business Tour is slated for Friday, October 3rd, 2008. The day will include breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express on Seltice, lunch and transportation. Featured businesses are LA Aluminum Casting Company, Titan Spring & Wire Products, Lakeland Company Inc., Salvation Army Kroc Center and Forest Steel. Look for a registration form in the September newsletter or register online HERE. For more information contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Attracting Canadian Business
BUSINESS WITHOUT BORDERS
Join us for a workshop on insights into the Canadian market with a look at the economics, tourism impact and Canadian view. The workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Click here to register.
- What to do in today's economy to be successful in business.
- Today's marketplace is different than what the business environment was two years ago, there are ways to prosper and get ahead.
- Find out what those opportunities are and how best to capitalize on them.
Featured Speakers:
Keith Powell, Publisher of Koocanusa Publications
Randy Barcus, Cheif Economist for Avista Corporation
Nancy DiGiammarco, Sales and Marketing Director for Silverwood Theme Park
Click here to register online or contact Toni at 415-0112 for more information.
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CHAMBER RAFFLE CAR
1966 MUSTANG
 Click HERE to buy your raffle tickets online!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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bankcda
The Commodores, Membership Outreach Committee and Mayor Sandi Bloem joined bankcda for a Ribbon Cutting at their new location at 910 NW Blvd in Coeur d'Alene.
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Service Excellence Award
Chris Copstead presents the September Service Excellence Award to Kootenai Health Cancer Center. Pictured left to right are Kristi Siahaya, Jeanne Atha, Chris Copstead, Linda Cathey and Brenda Wild.
Every month, the committee "secret shops" member businesses to see who provides excellent customer service. At the monthly Upbeat Breakfast, that business is presented the award, along with a Service Excellence plaque for them to display at their place of business. To nominate a business for this award, email or phone Toni at 415-0112.
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A+ Education Award
Jody Azevedo with the Education Committee presents the September A+ Education Award to Brooke Curry with The Coeur d'Alene Brewing Company for their continued support of North Idaho College and the local education system.
Several times each year, the Education Committee recognizes local businesses that contribute to education and youth development in our community. A+ Award recipients are recognized at the monthly Upbeat Breakfast, and receive an award certificate to display at their business. To nominate a business for this award, please contact Toni at 415-0112.
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